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Obstetrics
Labor neuraxial analgesia and maternal morbidity
April 21, 2022
The use of labor neuraxial analgesia for vaginal delivery was associated with a 14% decrease in the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), compared to vaginal delivery without neuraxial analgesia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
SARS-CoV-2 infections and serious obstetric complications
April 20, 2022
A retrospective cohort study published in JAMA found that pregnant and postpartum women with SARS-CoV-2 infection were at a significantly increased risk of maternal mortality or serious morbidity from common obstetric complications.
Virtual visits for prenatal care
April 19, 2022
An integrated model for prenatal care that incorporates both virtual and in-person visits has been well-received by patients and health care providers alike, according to a review in the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health.
Breast may be best, but bottles do the job too
April 06, 2022
Experts still advocate for breast milk, but pediatricians must be able to offer advice on all options for feeding babies.
Women’s disabilities affect likelihood of prenatal care and negative outcomes
April 01, 2022
A study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine compared prenatal care in women with various disabilities.
Management of pregnancies resulting from IVF fertilization: Consult #60 visual summary
April 01, 2022
From SMFM, a visual summary of Consult #60.
SMFM Consult Series #60: Management of pregnancies resulting from IVF
April 01, 2022
This Consult discusses the management of pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization and provides recommendations based on the available evidence.
Fetal exposure to marijuana linked to increased fat mass, glucose levels in early life
March 31, 2022
An analysis of more than 100 mother-child pairs from Colorado found children with fetal exposure to cannabis had increased fat mass and fasting glucose levels compared to their counterparts without fetal exposure to cannabis.
Using a mother’s own milk to help extremely preterm infants
March 31, 2022
For extremely preterm infants, mother’s own milk may be helpful for preventing poor postnatal growth and some morbidities.
Does bilateral oophorectomy impact dementia rates?
March 28, 2022
Bilateral oophorectomy is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to findings from a prospective cohort study in the journal Menopause.